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Esports Entertainment Group to Add Swedish and Spanish-Licensed Gaming Business with Acquisition of Bethard
- Bethard, the B2C business of Gameday Group plc, generated $31M net gaming revenues in 2020
- GMBL raises Fiscal 2022 revenue guidance to $100M-$105M as result of the transaction
Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., an esports entertainment and online gambling company, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Gameday Group’s B2C business, operating under the ‘Bethard’ brand by Bethard Group Limited (“Bethard”), a fast-growing sports betting operator that generated $31 million in revenue in 2020. Under the terms of the agreement, EEG will pay EUR 16 mil ($19.5 mil) in cash and a 12% net gaming revenue share for two years. The acquisition is expected to close on July 1, 2021. As a result of transaction, Esports Entertainment Group is raising its fiscal 2022 revenue guidance to $100 million to $105 million.
“This is another great addition for Esports Entertainment Group that substantially increases our revenues, and available markets,” commented Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “With this transaction, we expect to gain two new gaming licenses, including one in the strategically important Swedish market. At the completion of the license hand over we will have 6 tier one licenses.”
Bethard is an iGaming company that offers sports betting and casino games online. The company was founded in 2012 and consists of a team of passionate individuals who shares a vision of taking sports betting and casino to the next level. Bethard has a strong focus on responsible gambling with best-in-class compliance functions in order to act properly and in a sustainable way in regulated markets. The company is based in St. Julians, Malta.
According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global gaming market reached a value of $167.9 billion in 2020 and is forecasted to grow at a 9.2% CAGR through 2026, reaching $287.1 billion.
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Anastasia Rimskaya Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix
Aviatrix Launches New Loot Boxes to Deepen Progression and Reward Paths
Aviatrix has launched a new Loot Box feature for its premier crash game, presenting collectible rewards, free bets, and progression bonuses aimed at boosting long-term player engagement.
Loot Boxes are granted through a daily rewards mechanism, with players obtaining them according to their in-game actions and advancement. Every box holds a variety of rewards, such as aircraft skins, complimentary bets, and aviation experience points.
The feature enhances Aviatrix’s developing loyalty system, providing players with fresh options to personalize their aircraft and earn rewards through continuous engagement.
Anastasia Rimskaya, Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix, said: “Loot Boxes are part of our wider vision for Aviatrix as a connected multi-game universe. As we expand our iGaming Metaverse, features like Loot Boxes add another meaningful layer to how players build their profile, customise their aircraft and earn rewards across the ecosystem.”
Unveiled in February, the Aviatrix iGaming Metaverse signifies the supplier’s shift from a standalone crash game to an integrated multi-title ecosystem.
Starting with the imminent debut of Aviatrix Second Chance and continuing with upcoming titles like Aviatrix Fruits and Aviatrix Mines, every game will utilize a single integrated player profile, progression system, and rewards and achievements framework.
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Atucha Strategic Advisory
Atucha Strategic Advisory strengthens leadership team with appointment of Eliane Nunes as Head of Revenue & Commercial Growth
Atucha Strategic Advisory, led by LatAm specialist Ramiro Atucha, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Eliane Nunes as Head of Revenue & Commercial Growth, reinforcing the consultancy’s capabilities across Brazil and the wider Latin American region.
The appointment reflects the ongoing evolution of ASA’s boutique advisory model and its focus on delivering tailored strategic guidance to a select group of clients operating in complex, fast-changing markets.
Eliane Nunes brings more than 30 years of experience across iGaming, public relations, corporate communications, growth strategy, and partnership development. Her career has been defined by deep market understanding, relationship-driven leadership, and a long-term approach to sustainable value creation.
Ramiro Atucha commented:
“Eliane’s market sensitivity and structured thinking make her a natural fit for ASA. Her ability to combine revenue awareness, commercial vision, and attentive listening enhances the value we deliver to our partners.”
Eliane Nunes added:
“Ramiro is a professional I have long admired, and our perspectives on growth, positioning, and client development are highly aligned. In Brazil and LatAm, sustainable performance is shaped not only by metrics, but also by trust, reputation, and close professional relationships.”
In her new role, Nunes will lead revenue development initiatives, commercial expansion, and partnership structuring, helping ASA clients translate strategic direction into measurable business outcomes across Brazil and Latin America.
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